How far is Lithopolis, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lithopolis, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lithopolis and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lithopolis and Cincinnati.
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Start on Walnut Street
46 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street
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Continue on Lithopolis Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road
41 m · 6 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road
1569 ft · 26 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Turn left onto Hayes Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hayes Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontius Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pontius Road
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Turn left onto Rohr Road
1501 ft · 32 sec · Rohr Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward London - Groveport Road
64 m · 3 sec · London - Groveport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto London - Groveport Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward London - Groveport Road
37 m · 5 sec · London - Groveport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto London - Groveport Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · London - Groveport Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1835 ft · 41 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on London - Groveport Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · London - Groveport Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
92.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lithopolis and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
92.6 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lithopolis and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lithopolis to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Lithopolis and 62.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.52 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lithopolis and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lithopolis and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.76 km).
#1 Lithopolis
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,916 |
| Coordinates | 39.8028400, -82.8062800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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